North Iceland
This store on Rte 85, close to the visitor centre, has a selection of groceries, plus simple grill-bar options (soup, lamb, fish, burgers). There's also a…
North Iceland
This store on Rte 85, close to the visitor centre, has a selection of groceries, plus simple grill-bar options (soup, lamb, fish, burgers). There's also a…
Greater Reykjavík
Viðey's little cafe serves very basic versions of dishes like burgers, salmon and waffles. The food may be so-so, but the setting is bliss in the historic…
North Iceland
Right beside Goðafoss is a complex with information, free wi-fi, a few groceries, a souvenir shop, public toilets, a petrol pump and a decent cafeteria…
Seyðisfjörður
The grill bar at the petrol station does fast-food regulars, as well as inexpensive hot lunch and dinner mains. As a completely unexpected treat:…
North Iceland
Small but well-stocked supermarket. If it's closed when you need it, it's usually just a matter of letting a local know and they'll arrange for it to be…
Southeast Iceland
A busy cafe beside the visitor centre sells coffee, grilled panini, cake and waffles, plus takeaway hiking snacks (skyr etc). Hot food (soup, dish of the…
North Iceland
The usual suspects – soup, salad, burgers, fish and pizza – greet diners on the picture menu at this decent, albeit overpriced, place neighbouring the N1,…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Decorated like the interior of a wooden cruise ship from the 1970s, Ráin offers Icelandic favourites, including seafood and meat dishes, with great sea…
The South
Mia's red-and-while polka-dotted food truck sells one thing only – fresh fish and chips, with crunchy wedges and sauce (choose Icelandic tartar, sweet…
Southeast Iceland
At the western end of town, Kaffi Munkar serves as the bright cafe-reception of Klausturhof guesthouse. Pop in for soup, spicy chicken, fish stew or …
The South
This small cafe serves hot dogs, soup, sandwiches, pizza, hot drinks, cakes and pastries. It also has a teeny mini-mart selection and some camping…
East Iceland
Café Sumarlína, at the entrance to town, is a cosy restaurant-bar in a creaking wooden house, cranking out decent pizzas, burgers and crêpes. Note: the…
Southeast Iceland
The petrol station opposite Hótel Skaftafell has a cafeteria serving a well-priced hot dish of the day alongside burgers and pizzas, and it sells a small…
North Iceland
Petrol, bathrooms, wi-fi, a shop and a grill bar – stop in, as there's not much else along this stretch of Ring Road for a while (until Blönduós, if you…
Southeast Iceland
The year-round cafe beside the lagoon is a decent pit stop for information and a snack, but its offerings are basic and the small, dated space is usually…
North Iceland
At the harbour is this sweet old-time cafe, luring customers with the usual suspects: soup, panini, quiche and cakes, plus heartier meals of lamb chops…
The South
Skógakaffi is inside the Transport Museum at the Skógar Folk Museum complex and offers basic snacks, like salmon sandwiches, cakes and soup.
East Iceland
Come to this popular, central grill bar for cracker fish and chips, burgers, hot dogs and pitas, or to start the day with eggs and bacon.
Southeast Iceland
For a quick bite, the usual fast-food suspects at the N1's busy all-day grill-bar may suffice. Kitchen closes at 9.30pm in summer.
East Iceland
The no-frills, low-key local chowhouse, serving up hot dogs, burgers and toasted sandwiches. There’s a stack of groceries, too.
Akureyri
For a quick pit stop or for picnic supplies, this small bakery and cafe on the main drag sells breads, cakes and pastries.
Southeast Iceland
Inside the visitor centre at Fjallsárlón, a cafeteria offers hot dishes, soups, a salad buffet, and assorted snacks.
East Iceland
You can get coffee, cake and a simple sandwich at the Sólbrekka schoolhouse.
North Iceland
Supermarket by the N1 is open late; also has a grill-bar serving up burgers and hot food. The kitchen closes at 9pm.
The Golden Circle
Permanent food truck located outside the Secret Lagoon serving one thing only – fresh Icelandic fish and chips.
North Iceland
Relax in a cosy log cabin while sampling fish straight from the fjord, or other local lamb and beef dishes.
The Golden Circle
Self-service style modern canteen serving standard fast food plus sandwiches, soups and salads.
The Westfjords
Hópið is a low-key joint with a pool table. It serves burgers and basic Icelandic mains.
The Westfjords
The biggest grocery shop in the area is by the N1 petrol station. Also has a small cafe.
North Iceland
Sells fresh bread, sandwiches and a cabinet full of sugary cakes and pastries.